will i ever get it together...? | SAILING DOODLES X SAILING MISS LONE STAR
7. september 2025 · 21 min · 28K visninger · Puerto Vallarta
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The crew of the 51-ft Formosa *Miss Lone Star* removes the vessel's bowsprit in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, due to significant wood rot and water ingress.6:05 To safely lower the assembly, the crew secures the forward halyards to support the main mast before detaching the forestays.3:29 The damaged bowsprit will be replaced with a new unit fabricated from local parota hardwood.8:14 Additionally, the crew addresses a cross-threaded bolt on the traveler, which was previously re-bedded with ineffective sealant in Chiapas.10:37 Maintenance tasks also include checking the engine oil levels, inspecting the exhaust elbow, and planning for a fuel injector pump oil change.17:02 To prepare the boat for a crawling infant, the owner plans to use Sunbrella fabric and a Sailrite sewing machine to construct custom lee cloths for the companionway stairs and a plexiglass barrier for the switchboard.13:34
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